From Fox to CNBC, Kate Rogers really has a track record to envy! Kate is a bombshell reporter that covers entrepreneurship and small business, where she speaks to vouyers and companies all over the country. In E En Vogue’s first interview with a journalist, Kate brings her expertise on time management, business insights, and passion for reporting. Iman and Kate talk trends, the future of media, and how to tell an entrepreneur’s story. Join Kate this Wednesday in LA for Ink Iconic conference.

SoGal Ventures is the first female-led millennial venture capital firm. Founded by Elizabeth Galbut and Pocket Sun, SoGal aims to invest in diverse, inclusive, and female-led businesses. This disruptive VC firm is making an impact for female led companies (including SWAAY!), and the company values human-centered design and globally oriented business. Listen in to this episode to hear Elizabeth discuss what makes SoGal especially revolutionary and why now more than ever entrepreneurs have more...

Julixa Newman started her career as a hotel housecleaner, and ended up the founder of her own company. While pregnant with "multiples," Julixa saw that nothing on the market was designed for parents with twins or triplets (or more!). Inspired to make these parents' lives easier, Julixa started her own line of humorous t-shirts with only 150 dollars, eventually inventing the TwinTrexx baby carrier and launching her company, Stuff 4 Multiples. Now, it​'​s the web’s one-stop shop for anything...

Secret Service members have to be fast, smart, and strong – and are usually stereotypically men. But not today’s guest, Evy Poumpouras , one of the few women agents, and who served under three different administrations. Evy joins Iman to talk about her journey from police woman to pushing herself to the limit under the President’s Secret Service, and that’s it’s about being present and in the right mindset. From her exciting days traveling around the world with the US government to a...

With so many meal subscriptions out there, how do you stay competitive? By switching it up and then proving that it works by finding your demographic. Rachel Drori created Daily Harvest forzen smoothies, changing people’s ideas about nutrition and frozen food, and starting her business while also starting a family. Rachel joins Iman to share her creative insights, finance strategies, and secrets to keeping a healthy mind and body.

What if your idea is ahead of its time? Iman is joined this week by our 100th guest, Vivian Rosenthal, founder of Snaps – not to be confused with SnapChat, this is a social media messaging for brands. After trying out an augemented reality company before it was thought as viable, Vivian found a different approach to using technology. She approached brands with an innovative way to stay in touch with their customers and send the right message to the right people at the right time. Vivian...

Jennie Baik is the CEO of Orchard Mile, a luxury digital mall that aims to revamp the e-commerce experience by giving customers full access to their favorite designer’s collections, along with a profile that remembers your size and tastes to​make online shopping a pleasure and a breeze.​ Jennie walks us through the unbelievable story of how Orchard Mile came to be, including the fact that it was launched when the cofounders didn't even know each other! Listen in to learn more about why...

In this rebroadcast of a classic episode, Iman sits down with Tiffany Pham, a "power-house." With accomplishments like being named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Media, Tiffany Pham is connecting women to trending content including stories, products, and jobs that are personalized to their interests on her website MOGUL. She has co-authored the book, From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap: A Practical Guide for Executives and Board Members and produced documentaries such as...

Molly Hayward was searching for her next step when she travelled to Kenya and saw the devestating consequences of limited access to feminine hygiene products. Girls all over the world miss out on their educations and resort to unhealthy alternatives for tampons and pads. Period products in the US are no better: they have a host of chemicals in them that are linked to health problems. From these revelations, Cora was born: an all-organic tampon company that delivers right to your door, while...

Cary Williams is a Olympic boxer and coach, as well as an entrepreneur in a franchise of boxing clubs. Tired of people saying that she was “too pretty” to be a fighter, she started the Never Too Pretty brand aimed to empower women in all of their pursuits, whether writing or body-building. In this episode, she talks about the importance of staying present and never taking the path of least resistance. As she continuously challenges female stereotypes, Cary refuses to compromise on her...

In this episode we have a different kind of guest: a change-maker in sexual assault prevention education for college campuses. Holly Rider has built her career around creating and implementing effective programs to prevent campus violence around the country. During her time as an undergraduate, she heard so many stories about people’s experiences of assault and violence, and felt frustrated and helpless in the face of an issue that is not yet at the cultural forefront. Fast forward twenty...

  This week, we rebroadcast bring back a favorite episode to motivate ourselves and our listeners. Michelle Dutro is a Certified Biofeedback Specialist/Instructor and Supervisor.  Certified as a Life Coach in Strategic Intervention, a Wellness Consultant, Hypnotherapist, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, and passionate advocate for the humane treatment of all beings, especially those without a voice. She has built up a whole business around helping others find their passion and Inner North...

Shinjini Das embodies the global-millennial, the entrepreneurial spirit and is the definition of the “Go-Getter Girl”. An expert on personal branding and an influential advocate for female empowerment and education, Shinjini became a full time CEO at just 24 years old when she started up the Das Media Group. In this episode, Shinjini explains that the start-up entrepreneur should being doing something that no one else is, and tells us to always, always be on trend with content. A true...

Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and author of the new book, Start-Up Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness. Inspired by the Silicon Valley start-up culture, Anna lights up the show to encourage you to think and operate like an entrepreneur – even if you aren't one. Anna's goal is to disrupt the way we think about our lives: to accept failure, develop an appetite for risk, and to value experimentation and pliability over rigid planning and...

Cheryl Gentry is more than a professional event planner - she is a miracle worker. She routinely plans international events with hundreds of guests. From travel plans to hotel logistics, Cheryl has made a name for herself by perfecting even the most minor details. Today we will be discussing all the ins and outs of what it takes to run an event planning business and, most importantly, the tremendous amount of detail oriented effort it takes to produce a PERFECT event. 

Jessica Zweig is a juggernaut of an entrepreneur. These days, the founder of the Chicago-based digital lifestyle magazine, CheekyChicago.com, is working with thought leaders to craft their personal brands with SimplyBe Agency. Jessica joins EEV to give her take on personal branding and why reaching people authentically over reaching for popularity is the key to becoming successful. Iman and Jessica talk business, the unfair treatment of female figures in the media, and discuss how the biggest...

On this episode, I am joined by Jessica Naziri, a digital lifestyle host, tech blogger, and founder of TechSesh.co. With a background in journalism, Jessica has since forged a prominent career as a tech influencer. She discusses the ins and outs of tech blogging and shares what she has learned about creating compelling content that remains loyal to her brand and her followers. In this age, establishing yourself as an online influencer is more achievable than ever, and Jessica has some solid...

JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutritionist, wellness coach, and NY Times best selling author whose decades of experience have produced a wealth of tips for keeping your mind, body, and professional life in harmony. In this episode, Iman and JJ discuss the ins and outs of hiring the right people for your company and how to best grow your team. JJ also dishes out advice on how to start prioritizing your health while balancing your business duties, including some surprising shortcuts! JJ shares with...

Hilary Hendershott was working as a certified assistant financial planner when she hit a financial wall. Her credit was maxed out, her mortgage was increasing every month, and she felt like she had hit rock bottom. Instead of playing the victim, Hilary turned her life around and transformed herself into an expert in the psychology behind human spending behavior. Now, she applies her expertise in finance management to help women manage their assets and build wealth. Listen in to Hilary explain...

It is a rare achievement to start even one business in your lifetime, but to be a successful serial entrepreneur before 30 is even more so. Lauren Maillian started her own internationally recognized and award-winning wine brand at 19, by 25 she founded a boutique marketing firm for strategic marketing and branding of luxury goods, and by 26 she began advising and investing in early stage companies. Now a mother of two, highly sought out speaker, and author of her new book. The Path Redefined:...

Ran Ma is a biomedical engineer by training and comes a long family line of medical professionals. She was working on wound care for war veterans before becoming an entrepreneur, and starting up her company Siren Care - whose first product is a ‘smart sock’ designed to monitor and prevent further nerve damage for diabetic patients. Her ingenious invention won her the Techcrunch Hardwire Battlefield competition and rocketed her company to the top of everyone's list of must-watch companies. Ran...

Sarah Moshman has been making documentaries since she was teenager, finding it an empowering medium for telling stories. After years working in television, Sarah made it her mission to change the narrative and portrayal of women in the media. In 2012, Sarah and four other female filmmakers set on a road trip through the U.S. to document a variety of women across the country; a project which became the Emmy Award winning The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things. Iman...

In today’s world where we are bombarded constantly by Linkedin invites, friend requests, and networking cocktail hours, Kelly J. Hoey wants you to slow down. Recognized as Forbes 1 of 5 Women changing the world of entrepreneurship and author of “Build Your Dream Network”, Kelly shares invaluable advice and insight on how to network to get the results that you want. You will be surprised that it is less about coffee dates and more about personal connection, specificity, and getting every piece...

Carolyn Rodz is a three-time entrepreneur and founder of the women-focused virtual accelerator, The Circular Board. This week, Carolyn and Iman discuss the frustrations with raising capital, learning the hard lesson of not building a company all on you own, and how to structure your day around a flood of emails. Carolyn stresses her keys to success (hint: it’s not waiting for things to happen for you), and reminds us all that finding your purpose is a personal evolution.

Jen Glantz is a two-time author, mentor and public speaker, and founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She comes on the show to talk about her unique business as a professional bridesmaid; a profession she invented after recognizing this was an unmet need in the wedding industry. In this episode, Jen talks about how being a stranger is a surprising advantage in providing full support for brides, setting realistic expectations for yourself while starting a business, and why the key to success is to...